Priscilla Presley’s life after her marriage to Elvis: new biopic Priscilla just premiered, but what has she said about her ex, daughter Lisa-Marie, and her other lovers over the years?
- Hollywood film Elvis took over the world last year – and Sofia Coppola’s biopic about his ex-wife just premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi
- Since Elvis’ death, Priscilla acted, produced films, published memoir Elvis and Me – which Priscilla is based on – and saved the late King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s estate, making millions with Graceland
Priscilla and Elvis Presley’s 14-year relationship will be explored in the upcoming film Priscilla.
The pair met in 1959 at a party in Germany while he was serving in the army. Priscilla was only 14 at the time, while Elvis was 24. Despite the age gap, the pair began dating and eventually got married in 1967.
However, after both parties had affairs, they separated in 1972 and finalised their divorce a year later. According to People, Priscilla got US$1.7 million plus US$8,000 a month until 1983 in the divorce settlement.
Here’s what to know about Priscilla’s life after their separation.
1972: Priscilla Presley had an affair with a karate instructor
In 1972, Priscilla had an affair with a karate instructor, Mike Stone, while she was married to Elvis.
Elvis reportedly had numerous affairs of his own at the time and Stone was also married to Francine Doxey, but they also got divorced in 1972.
Stone told Elvis Information Network in 2021 that he first met Elvis and Priscilla in 1971 backstage after one of his shows. He eventually became her karate instructor which is when the affair started. He said they dated for four years.
1973: Priscilla gave her first tell-all interview after the divorce
